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WNBA

WNBA greatly underestimates stars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese in CBA fight

Cathy Engelbert fan flip off

ESPN tries, fails to censor fan flipping off Cathy Engelbert

Cathy Engelbert got a reception from WNBA fans that even David Stern would be wary of when presenting the championship trophy to the Aces.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 11, 2025 0
Aug 24, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; WNBA Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) reacts against the Golden State Valkyries during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

WNBA labor strife completely derails awards announcement schedule

The WNBA is more than a week behind schedule and has not announced an award winner since Sept. 23.

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 6, 2025 0
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert talks during a presser before the start of game one of the 2025 WNBA Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Napheesa Collier cancels meeting with Cathy Engelbert following Friday’s press conference

Engelbert's contention of inaccuracies "pretty much pushed the relationship beyond repair."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 4, 2025 0
Oct 3, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert talks during a presser before the start of game one of the 2025 WNBA Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images Caitlin Clark

Previous comments on Caitlin Clark cast doubt on Cathy Engelbert denial

Cathy Engelbert denied making controversial comments about Caitlin Clark to Napheesa Collier, but she's said something similar publicly.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 4, 2025 0
Andraya Carter

ESPN’s Andraya Carter on Cathy Engelbart’s evasive answers: ‘I’m not feeling confidence’

"If you didn't say that, you should say that you didn't say that. She said, instead, there have been a lot of inaccurate statements."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 3, 2025 0
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert talks during a presser before the start of game one of the 2025 WNBA Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert: ‘There’s a lot of inaccuracy out there’

"I'm a human, too. I have a family. I have two kids who are devastated by these comments."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 3, 2025 0
Caitlin Clark on WNBA viewership

Caitlin Clark breaks her silence as she addresses ‘very valid’ WNBA criticism

"I think the points she made were very valid."

By Kevin Harrish OnOct 3, 2025 0
Sep 18, 2025; College Park, Georgia, USA; Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham (hat) reacts after The Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream during game three of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Gateway Center Arena at College Park

Sophie Cunningham rips WNBA leadership: ‘They don’t know sh*t about basketball’

"I'm just tired of our league."

By Sam Neumann OnOct 2, 2025 0
Scott Van Pelt Cathy Engelbert WNBA Napheesa Collier

Scott Van Pelt calls out embattled WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert

Scott Van Pelt dedicated his One Big Thing segment to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, adding on the pressure to her job.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 2, 2025 0
NFL Network reporter Stacey Dales during an NFL International Series game between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

NFL reporter and former WNBA player Stacey Dales shares disappointing Cathy Engelbert story

"I never once heard from Cathy or the WNBA or league in general. Nothing."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 1, 2025 0
Dave Portnoy on Wake Up Barstool

Dave Portnoy would love to be WNBA commissioner: ‘We would be flying, dining and driving’

"I would absolutely take this league to a level it has never seen"

By Brandon Contes OnOct 1, 2025 0
On Wednesday's episode of 'First Take,' Stephen A. Smith called on WNBA commissioner Cath Engelbert to resign.

Stephen A. Smith calls on WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to resign

"That weak ass statement that Commissioner Engelbert gave is not good enough."

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 1, 2025 0
Apr 14, 2025; New York, New York, USA; WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert talks to the media before the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert ‘likely’ to leave WNBA after CBA negotiations, per report

The report came on the same day Napheesa Collier publicly criticized Engelbert and WNBA leadership.

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 1, 2025 0
Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier calls out WNBA

Injured Minnesota star Napheesa Collier says WNBA has ‘worst leadership in the world’

"The league has made it clear it is not about innovation, it is not about collaboration. It is about control and power."

By Brendon Kleen OnSep 30, 2025 0
WNBA Satou Sabally

The WNBA schedule is going to get worse before it gets better

Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally sounded off on the team's back-to-back last week, but the league is likely headed toward more calendar chaos starting next year.

By Brendon Kleen OnAug 26, 2025 0
Photo via PeachtreeTV. Edit by Liam McGuire, Comeback Media.

WNBA

Green dildo trend affirms WNBA as America’s first virtual reality sports league

Caitlin Clark and WNBA stars wear "Pay Us What You Owe Us" shirts at All-Star Game amid CBA negotiations. Photo Credit: ABC

WNBA players wear ‘Pay Us What You Owe Us’ shirts at All-Star Game

A message sent from WNBA players amid CBA negotiations.

By Matt Clapp OnJul 20, 2025 0
columnist Christine Brennan asks a question at a Team USA press conference during the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games

Christine Brennan rips Cathy Engelbert’s ‘inability to deal with the facts’ about Caitlin Clark

"They seem paralyzed."

By Drew Lerner OnJul 8, 2025 0
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert

Commissioner expects WNBA to make another $60 million annually on next round of TV deals

"By the time we're done with tranche two, hopefully we're aiming to be (at) about $260 million over many years."

By Brendon Kleen OnMay 16, 2025 0
Apr 15, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Caitlin Clark poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after she is selected with the number one overall pick to the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft at Brooklyn Academy of Music. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

WNBA commissioner says league could expand schedule

"The question is do we want to go into November and and crossover with the NBA and college basketball?"

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 15, 2025 0
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert

WNBA commissioner on CBA talks: ‘We’re not going to negotiate in the media’

"I’m very optimistic that we’ll get something done."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 14, 2025 0
The WNBA logo on the court at Crypto.com Arena.

WNBA players decide to opt-out of current CBA

"This is a defining moment, not just for the WNBA, but for all of us who believe in progress"

By Drew Lerner OnOct 21, 2024 0
May 19, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; a view of the ball in the second half of the game between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

WNBA announces major changes for 2025 season

The league will move to a 44-game regular season schedule and a best-of-seven Finals.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 10, 2024 0
Cathy Engelbert

Report: Cathy Engelbert apologized to WNBA players over CNBC comments on hate speech

"This is a teachable moment and one that I embrace with humility.”

By Brendon Kleen OnSep 13, 2024 0

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